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Can dog jaundice hepatitis symptoms heal themselves?

The chances of dog jaundice hepatitis symptoms healing themselves are very low, and treatment should be sought promptly. The treatment principles of hepatitis mainly include removing the cause, protecting the liver and detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and fading the yellow color. If the hepatitis is caused by parasites, parasite control should be performed first, followed by intravenous administration of protective liver drugs, energy-supplying drugs, and yellow-fading drugs. At the same time, inflammation-reducing injections should be given, and the dog should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment for a great chance of recovery.

Causes of Jaundice Hepatitis

Jaundice hepatitis is a symptom caused by hepatitis viruses that destroy liver cells, cause liver tissue destruction and reconstruction, and block the bile ducts, leading to increased blood levels of both conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin, resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. Jaundice and hepatitis are interconnected, and dogs usually develop jaundice and hepatitis due to food reasons, poisoning, and complications of other diseases.

Late-stage Symptoms of Jaundice Hepatitis

The late-stage symptoms of dog jaundice hepatitis are characterized by reduced or even absent appetite, lethargy, yellow eyes, yellow face, and yellow urine. The urine may appear dark brown or black, and the stools are white. During this period, the dog may develop a high fever due to necrosis of liver cells, liver dysfunction, reduced detoxification and excretion function, or virus血症.

Treatment Cycle of Jaundice Hepatitis

If the dog's jaundice hepatitis is acute, the fastest treatment cycle is 2-4 weeks, as the regeneration of liver cells is slow when dog infections with acute jaundice hepatitis occur. If the dog is infected with chronic jaundice hepatitis, the treatment cycle ranges from 2-3 months. The dog should be given extra care, kept quiet, and fed a diet mainly composed of easily digestible carbohydrates, gradually increasing the amount of protein-rich food.